Chemistry · Various quantum numbers (principal, angular momentum and magnetic quantum numbers) and their significance

The number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom which has 26 electrons and has

The number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom which has 26 electrons and has a mass number 56 are :

  • A. 26
  • B. 36
  • C. \) 30
  • D. 56

Step-by-step solution

For a neutral atom, number of electrons equals number of protons. Given 26 electrons, protons = 26. Mass number = protons + neutrons = 56, so neutrons = 56 - 26 = 30.
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